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Camera hard button not working

I don't really use the camera on my Kaiser, but I've just notice that on pushing the camera button it does not start up. No problem selecting from the program list.
Check that the button was set up correctly in the settings screen. I then changed the button to operate another program, but that doesn't work either. Somethings up with the button itself. I do get the "audio click" confirming the button has been pressed but nothing else.
Any ideas?
Kevin

Speedmaster said:
I don't really use the camera on my Kaiser, but I've just notice that on pushing the camera button it does not start up. No problem selecting from the program list.
Check that the button was set up correctly in the settings screen. I then changed the button to operate another program, but that doesn't work either. Somethings up with the button itself. I do get the "audio click" confirming the button has been pressed but nothing else.
Any ideas?
Kevin
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From what you say it sounds like you are well aware of how that switch works and that it has two levels of operation (half press and full press). With full press - required to start the camera, it really is a deep press, going down below casing level.
I assume though you know this and have tried pushing in as deep as it will go. It is obviously at least partially working hence the audio sound.
To be honest a hard reset might well fix this and if not the a repair under warranty for a hardware fault could be done.
Mike

That's it. It works now. What's the half press for?

Speedmaster said:
That's it. It works now. What's the half press for?
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Half a press focuses the camera and then a full press takes the picture.
Previous models didn't have auto-focus

TechXL said:
Half a press focuses the camera and then a full press takes the picture.
Previous models didn't have auto-focus
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Yes indeed, it's also configurable in settings so you can change the half and full press behaviour.
Mike

[Q] ScreenCapture in xxJPK

hey all,
Apologies if this is a stupid question, but the other day I accidentally managed to take a screen cap of my desktop on my phone running xxJPK.
After some experimenting, I noticed that it was the combination of holding BACK and pressing HOME that actually takes the screenshot and stores it in /ScreenCapture on the SD card.
Anyone know if this is a standard feature of the Samsung firmwares? Also, any idea how to CHANGE that combination of keys? Because it's silly; as soon as you touch BACK, you head back to the desktop. You therefore cannot take a screenshot of anything other than the desktop!

Hold down back and then press home. Takes a screenshot (photo click sound) and leaves you where you were. Works perfectly without hassles.

xrayA4T said:
Hold down back and then press home. Takes a screenshot (photo click sound) and leaves you where you were. Works perfectly without hassles.
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Lol yeah thanks... As I said, I figured out the key combination. However, it doesn't work without hassles. In some applications, pressing BACK instantly executes whatever action BACK is meant to execute. More often than not, this changes the screen that you are attempting to capture.
Example: Handcent SMS. It's impossible to take a screenshot of your Inbox. The instant you press BACK, you are returned to desktop.

[Q] Camera shortcut

Im not able to open the camera app on my HD7 by pressing the camera button.
No matter if its locked or not.
Anyone else having this problem, or am I doing something wrong?

TheRaggyGandalf said:
Im not able to open the camera app on my HD7 by pressing the camera button.
No matter if its locked or not.
Anyone else having this problem, or am I doing something wrong?
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Press fully and hold for about a second until it vibrates. Also, make sure not to put your fingers on the proximity sensor, since if it doesn't detect ambient light it'll think it's inside a bag/pocket and you pressed accidentally, so it won't turn on.

Are you sure you pressed strong enough?
The button is a bit weird. It's a 2-step button and you have to press it to the second step. (I hope you understand what I mean)

Thanks guys. While I found out about the two step button myself (after trying desperately to take a picture ) It seems I never pressed long enough (and probably covered the sensors a couple of times too)

[Q] Galaxy Camera Problems

Doesn't seem to be much in here about problems with the camera. The editing function quite regularly locks up - and for reasons beyond me they keep the results of edits in a separate folder with no apparent way to change this. Also if you install Google Googles it crashes. Has anyone come across this?

Google Goggles working absolutely fine on my camera.
And as for problems, I haven't encountered any yet.
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scargill said:
Doesn't seem to be much in here about problems with the camera. The editing function quite regularly locks up - and for reasons beyond me they keep the results of edits in a separate folder with no apparent way to change this. Also if you install Google Googles it crashes. Has anyone come across this?
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No problems here!!!!

Just wonder if anyone else encounter this issue.
I switch my SGC off (by pressing the power button) and put it in the case. A few hours later when I try to switch on by pressing the per button, there is no response until I press and hold the power button then the display turns on. However it shows the startup pictures and then a message stating sd card had been found and if I want to change the location to sd card etc. It seem that the camera had been rebooted. Anyone faces this issue? Is it got to do with me switching of 3G?
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Just wonder if anyone else encounter this issue.
I switch my SGC off (by pressing the power button) and put it in the case. A few hours later when I try to switch on by pressing the per button, there is no response until I press and hold the power button then the display turns on. However it shows the startup pictures and then a message stating sd card had been found and if I want to change the location to sd card etc. It seem that the camera had been rebooted. Anyone faces this issue? Is it got to do with me switching of 3G?
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Same thing happens to me. The power issue I think happens because of a auto-shutdown feature of the camera, if you pay attention, you will hear the power off sound when you leave the camera on (screen off) for a while. The SD card issue I thnik happens every time the camera shuts down and is turned back on.

robb13 said:
Same thing happens to me. The power issue I think happens because of a auto-shutdown feature of the camera, if you pay attention, you will hear the power off sound when you leave the camera on (screen off) for a while. The SD card issue I thnik happens every time the camera shuts down and is turned back on.
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In the power panel in settings there is a setting for auto power off and for a fast power on feature. What you've experienced is both of those features in action.

action freeze
Hey I would like to ask for you folks if your galaxy camera works well in action freeze. Mine was very dark when using action freeze. Every stock non rooted galaxy camera. Thank you very much.

[Q] Very slow camera launch?

Most of the time when I open the camera I have a 2-4 second wait for the app to open, anyone else? It does open but takes forever. If I have used it recently, within 10-15 minutes it is pretty snappy, 1-2 seconds at most.
I did install the google camera app but the problem predates that. It opens faster, but focuses slower so in usage it isn't any better.
At any given moment I may need 3-5 seconds to take a pic with either app. Certainly a 1st world problem but a nuisance when I want a spontaneous pic.
Anyone heard of this as precursor to the failed camera problem?

No that is not a problem.

delawaredrew said:
Most of the time when I open the camera I have a 2-4 second wait for the app to open, anyone else? It does open but takes forever. If I have used it recently, within 10-15 minutes it is pretty snappy, 1-2 seconds at most.
I did install the google camera app but the problem predates that. It opens faster, but focuses slower so in usage it isn't any better.
At any given moment I may need 3-5 seconds to take a pic with either app. Certainly a 1st world problem but a nuisance when I want a spontaneous pic.
Anyone heard of this as precursor to the failed camera problem?
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My gf has exactly the same problem. I'm gonna try the following steps:
You might find that a simple restart does the trick. Hold down the Power button and select the Restart option. The problem may return.
Try going to Settings > Application manager and select the camera app. Tap on Force stop, Clear cache, and Clear data.
Try clearing the cache partition. Hold the power button and choose Power off then press and hold the Volume up key, the Home button, and the Power button. When the phone vibrates, release the Power button, but keep holding the other two. When you see the Android System Recovery screen you can let go. Use Volume down to choose wipe cache partition and press Power to select it then, when it’s done, press Power again to Reboot System Now.
There’s a chance that an app is causing the problem. Any app that uses camera functions, including flashlight apps, could be the culprit. The fast way to check this is to reboot in safe mode. Hold down the power button and select Power off then hold down the power button to turn it on again and when you see the Samsung screen come up, release the power button and press and hold the Volume down key. You’ll know it worked if it says Safe mode in the bottom left corner. If the camera works then it’s definitely a problem with an app you installed. Hold down the power button and choose Restart to get back out of Safe mode.
If you’re using a microSD card to save photos try removing it, save them elsewhere, and see if that makes a difference.
Back up anything important and try a factory reset via Settings > Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
Have you solved the problem yet?

It may or may not be related to this...
http://www.informationweek.com/mobi...mera-problem-samsung-eats-crow/d/d-id/1234898
If it continues, exchange it for another S5.

F-energy said:
My gf has exactly the same problem. I'm gonna try the following steps:
You might find that a simple restart does the trick. Hold down the Power button and select the Restart option. The problem may return.
Try going to Settings > Application manager and select the camera app. Tap on Force stop, Clear cache, and Clear data.
Try clearing the cache partition. Hold the power button and choose Power off then press and hold the Volume up key, the Home button, and the Power button. When the phone vibrates, release the Power button, but keep holding the other two. When you see the Android System Recovery screen you can let go. Use Volume down to choose wipe cache partition and press Power to select it then, when it’s done, press Power again to Reboot System Now.
There’s a chance that an app is causing the problem. Any app that uses camera functions, including flashlight apps, could be the culprit. The fast way to check this is to reboot in safe mode. Hold down the power button and select Power off then hold down the power button to turn it on again and when you see the Samsung screen come up, release the power button and press and hold the Volume down key. You’ll know it worked if it says Safe mode in the bottom left corner. If the camera works then it’s definitely a problem with an app you installed. Hold down the power button and choose Restart to get back out of Safe mode.
If you’re using a microSD card to save photos try removing it, save them elsewhere, and see if that makes a difference.
Back up anything important and try a factory reset via Settings > Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
Have you solved the problem yet?
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I did clear the cache and I switched to internal storage. Also I uninstalled Google' camera app, which I thought would be neat but never used after 1st launch; it seems a little faster but I'll have to use it a few days to see. It may be my SD, as it is pretty old.
Safe Mode didn't effect any change.
I'd never tried to enter recovery on this phone and inadvertently entered Download mode instead. I blame my overly large fingers for it. Gave myself a moment of concern as I only see DL mode when I first root a device, almost 2 years ago for my last phone. I'd forgotten that the "DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET" warning didn't mean much without Odin running.
If this isn't an indicator of a upcoming camera issue I'm not too worried about the lag, if it fails it has a warranty....
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It may or may not be related to this...
http://www.informationweek.com/mobi...mera-problem-samsung-eats-crow/d/d-id/1234898
If it continues, exchange it for another S5.
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Yeah.. I mentioned that in OP. That problem usually presents as a "Camera has failed" message according to articles, there is no reference to any symptoms prior to failure.

Try going to Settings > Application manager and select the camera app. Tap on Force stop, Clear cache, and Clear data.

Kael ruch said:
Try going to Settings > Application manager and select the camera app. Tap on Force stop, Clear cache, and Clear data.
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I'm also having the same issue, doing a restart or clearing cache/data on the camera app just fix the issue temporarily, after couple of days it gets super slow again.

I've also started to run into this issue. The camera will take several seconds to load, then freeze for a second or two. This happens after I haven't used the camera for a while. The gallery, however, always takes several seconds to load when launched from the camera. Both of these still happen whether the camera is set to store on internal memory or my microSD card.
Are there any solutions that anyone has found?
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If I have the image stabilization turned on it makes my camera crawl too. Turning it off seemed to help, at least some.
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This has really begun to annoy me, as the weather turns nicer here I find that I am using the cam more frequently and the delay is aggravating.
Clearing cache helps a little, and turning off Image Stabilization seems to have helped also. Still a few seconds longer than I like but better. This thing should open a major built-in app faster than it does, I think it did at first.
I may do a factory reset and see if that helps, if not I may seek an exchange from AT&T or Samsung...
Drew